Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2829 1997–98 |
Abuse reportsReligious volunteers and personnel working in a religious institution are added to the list of mandatory reporters. Members of the clergy or priests who in their professional capacity are told of abuse or neglect may not... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2844 1997–98 |
Mentally ill commitmentHB 2884 makes significant changes to both the civil and criminal involuntary commitment processes. Civil Commitment - 71.05 RCW: The intent section is amended to indicate that the A prevention @ of inappropriate, indefinite... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2904 1997–98 |
Emergency medical care levyProperty taxes for emergency medical purposes may be imposed for up to 10 years. The voting requirement is changed to a simple majority. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2934 1997–98 |
Sexually violent predatorsSection 1. Amends RCW 71.09.010 as follows: Findings. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3126 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health careDeclares that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 1782 1997–98 |
Downtown/neighbrhd revitalizThe Washington Main Street program is established in statute and various incentives are provided to assist in the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. Business and Occupation Tax Credit. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 1902 1997–98 |
Taking vehicles w/o permissnThe new crime of theft of a motor vehicle is created as a class B, level II felony. The crime applies to the theft of a motor vehicle of any value. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2443 1997–98 |
Sentencing requirementsSection 1. Amends RCW 9.94A.320, Table 2 of the Sentencing Guidelines, specifying the crimes within each seriousness level, as follows: Sentencing Guidelines. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2504 1997–98 |
Salmon recoveryState of the Salmon Report The Governor is required to submit an annual state of the salmon report to the Legislature during the first week of the regular legislative session beginning in 1999. The report must include a | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2546 1997–98 |
Art educatn for juv offendrsThe Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must contract with the Experimental Gallery Program. An appropriation of $150,000 dollars is appropriated from the general... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2547 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender deterrenceNew Chapter . This act creates a new chapter in Title 13 (Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders) of the RCW (Revised Code of Washington) to be called the Juvenile Violence Deterrence Act of 1998. The act will create a grant... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2572 1997–98 |
Drug courtsThe term "drug court" is defined as a court that has special calendars or dockets designed to achieve a reduction in recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent, substance abusing offenders by increasing their likelihood... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2605 1997–98 |
Group homes safetyThe bill adds new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW, regarding child welfare services. Section 1. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2641 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credThis bill provides a business and operations (B&O) tax credit for companies with less than 400 employees that provide child care for employee children. The credit is equal to 50 percent of child care costs, but may not be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2686 1997–98 |
Unified court-family programA unified court-family pilot program is established to be conducted by the Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC). | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2715 1997–98 |
Chemical depndncy counselorsThere is a legislative declaration that chemical dependency treatment is an important health care service. Assuring competency of the individual providing chemical dependency assessment, treatment planning, and counseling is... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2778 1997–98 |
Brain injury trust fundA $25 fine is assessed on persons convicted of DUI, vehicular homicide, or assault. The fine is also assessed on persons given a deferred prosecution, or convicted of a lesser charge, resulting from an arrest for DUI or... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2787 1997–98 |
Telephone assistance programThe Washington Telephone Assistance Program is extended until June 30, 2003. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2861 1997–98 |
Tourism developmentA tourism development advisory committee is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2899 1997–98 |
Youth job trainingThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3002 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDSHS must request non-conviction data on the subject of a background check. DSHS may not use non-conviction data as the sole basis for any decision regarding character, suitability, or competence to care for children. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3012 1997–98 |
Fish protection complianceThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to establish a reserve officer program for the purpose of providing better enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. The department determines the scope and line of authority for... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3119 1997–98 |
Publ emplyee retirmnt systmsDeclares an intent to modernize and clarify the laws governing the management of public retirement systems and to bring these laws into uniformity with those in other states. It is the further intent to ensure that management... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2507 1997–98 |
Reclamation permit feesIn addition to county mines used exclusively for public works projects, the $1,000 maximum on annual surface mining permit fees also applies in certain counties to mines that are owned or leased by the county, that are used... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |